"Die Eisernen ( the Irons) have won three, drawn two and lost four matches, and Baumgart's side have yet to win two league games in a row. The Berliners did beat struggling Gladbach 3-1 but then narrowly lost 1-0 to Werder Bremen. Captain Christopher Trimmel & Co. scraped into the DFB Cup round of 16 after beating Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 after extra-time, but that was followed by a goalless draw at home to Freiburg which indicated no clear positive trend."
"That's nothing new at Union this season. After a brief foray into a more attacking style of play, Baumgart has returned to tried-and-tested structures. Instead of the bolder 4-4-2, the coach has once again opted for a back three or back five, which has made the Berliners more stable and secure. The step back isn't a step backwards, but shows pragmatism - a commitment to what made Union strong."
Union Berlin have produced inconsistent results, winning three, drawing two and losing four matches, and still without two consecutive league wins. The team advanced to the DFB Cup round of 16 but followed that with a goalless league draw, underlining the uneven form. Coach Steffen Baumgart reverted from a more attacking 4-4-2 to a compact back three or five to prioritise stability. The system emphasises robust centre-backs, physical wingers, discipline and quick transitions, sacrificing entertainment for defensive security. Individual matches have been fiercely contested and low-scoring, with players describing games as hard-fought and attritional. The upcoming Bayern match will test the pragmatic setup.
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